There’s not much you can’t do in the Better Sweater Jacket. With a sweater-knit face and fleece interior for warmth, it can be worn with layers as urban outerwear or in the backcountry as a midlayer under a shell. Two zippered handwarmer pockets keep fingers toasty; the stand-up collar has a zipper garage so your neck stays comfortable. Raglan sleeves provide pack-wearing comfort. With shape-holding micropolyester jersey trim at collar, cuffs and hem. Hip length.

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Features

Fabric has a sweater-knit face, fleece interior and heathered yarns

Full-zip jacket with zip-through, stand-up collar and zipper garage

Raglan sleeves for pack-wearing comfort

Two zippered handwarmer pockets

Micropolyester jersey trim on cuffs, hem and back of neck

Can be worn with layers as outerwear or as a midlayer under a shell jacket

"This fall, I’ve already had three friends send me an email or text with the same question: “Which is the best fleece jacket?” It can be a difficult question to answer, because there are so many fleece jackets available, and because the best fleece jacket for you will vary widely depending on what you want to do with it..."
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Rock Creek was great to deal with, I was able to purchase at a slight discount off retail, it was just as described and shipped quickly. It fits and feels great, perfect with jeans or to wear to the office. Fits comfortably under a coat. Other purchasers have said that the fabric pills, but it has not been worn long enough for that to happen. That is the only reason I gave it four stars instead of five.

I got this jacket as a gift for my husband in the Nickel gray color. He was very pleased with the style and comfort of it. His regular size Large fit him perfectly. He's been wearing it to the gym and also when we go out casually. You can't go wrong with the Patagonia Better Sweater line.

My partner was so happy with the zip up. Patagonia always makes great product and this better sweater arrived exactly as described on Rock Creek. Very fast shipping and great customer service as always.

I bought this fleece for casual wear in slightly colder climates and as a layering piece for hiking/backpacking/travel. It's not great for sub-48-50 degrees F or windy weather, as it is notably not windproof. But it looks like it would pack up small and would dry quickly on the trail, and it has layered well in casual use with other jackets. I bought the tan color, and both my wife and I really like the way it looks.

Main drawbacks: the collar can be a little obtrusive, but stands up well enough to be able to forego a scarf, depending on how cold it is. The hemline doesn't cinch, so note that if it's something you generally look for in a fleece layer.

This jacket is great! I saw one in a local hiking store but they didn't have the size/color I was looking for. The jacket is great for wearing around the house or the office. I live in Michigan and it's been a little windy lately and that's definitely an area that this jacket lacks. With that being said, I couldn't be happier. I wear the jacket at work and never feel overheated. I'm sure it'll be great in the spring/fall.

These Patagonia jackets do run true to size, and our return policy for the holidays means you can return all the way up until January 15! It's pretty simple, too, so you can shop with confidence. Full policy here: http://www.rockcreek.com/return-policy.rco